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Club The On-the-Go Breakfast When in a rush, you may be tempted to grab a doughnut for the road, but sugary options like pastries are high in calories and only give you a short-lived burst of energy. You will be sleepy again before you know it. “What I do,” Harper says, “is keep a dozen hard-boiled eggs in my fridge that I can grab and go. I also have a serving of berries in a baggie in my fridge that I can grab.” Beauvais suggests portable yogurts, such as Go-Gurt. Your kids may already love these, and they’re great for adults, too. (No spoon needed!) “Yogurt brings some protein and gives you that feeling of satiety that will make you not want to munch later.” She also recommends low-fat granola that you can put in a bag and take with you. EGG PHOTOGRAPHY BY THINKSTOCK, BREAD BY DREAMSTIME “I’M NOT HUNGRY IN THE A.M.” The ‘But I’m Not Hungry in the Morning’ Breakfast Skipping breakfast means you likely will end up eating more calories later, Beauvais says. “Most people eat their last meal between 5 and 8 p.m. It’s a long time before your body gets nourishment again.” That’s why it’s important to, quite literally, break the fast. If, however, you have trained your body to skip breakfast, you might feel a little queasy at the thought of a large meal right after waking up. That’s OK, Beauvais says. “You kind of have to start and get your body used to it.” She suggests getting used to one egg, scrambled. “It’s a very mild option, easy on the digestive system,” she says. Eggs are a great source of protein and the nutrient choline, which is instrumental in brain health. Work up to adding a piece of whole-grain toast (lightly buttered if you must). Whole grains are lower in fat and have been linked to lowering the risk of heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers. The Kid-Friendly Breakfast This may not come as a shock, but kids love cereal. The key is to give them plenty of healthy options, which will keep breakfast from getting boring. Vim & Vigor · SUM MER 2012 11

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Summer 2012 - Gwinnett Medical Center

Vim & Vigor - Summer 2012 - Gwinnett Medical Center
Contents
Phil’s Feature
Good as New
With Open Hearts
The Breakfast Club
Arthritis Answers
A TV Guide to Radiology
Take Aim
It Might NOT Be Cancer
Colin Firth
Step Up to the Plate
Life After Cancer
Get Dad to the Doc
Virtual Health
PrimeTime Health
Half the Man He Was
Have a Happy Birth Day
Out of the White Coat
Transforming Healthcare

Vim & Vigor - Summer 2012 - Gwinnett Medical Center